"Gentlemen, it is not easy to attack North America. Even though our navy has gained sea control on Atlantic Ocean, it is still not easy to defeat United States and Britain. Our enemies are very powerful." Oscar said.
Field Marshal Manstein and others nodded repeatedly. They were also very clear about the power of the enemy on the other side of the ocean.
"Your Majesty, according to the information we have, the U. S. Navy is actively rebuilding its strength. The U. S. Army's strength has expanded to more than five million. 12 armored divisions have been formed. And more armored forces are being formed. In addition to the United States, the strength of the United Kingdom cannot be underestimated. The British Navy currently has six battleships and four battlecruisers, all of which are cutting-edge capital ships. Manufacturing in the United Kingdom There are also four more powerful battleships and four more powerful battlecruisers about to enter service. In addition, the British Navy has as many as eight aircraft carriers in service. Although they are all medium-sized aircraft carriers, they are still very powerful. It can be seen that the British have not been idle in the past two decades.
Oscar's expression couldn't help but become serious. Through Manstein's narration, he finally understood how powerful the military strength of United States and Britain was. But this is obviously not a good thing for Germany.
"It seems that we are somewhat lucky to be able to defeat American Navy among Battle of the Azores. If British Navy also joins in, then even if we can win, we may have to pay a higher price." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Although I don't know why the Britain people didn't join in at that time. However, if the Britain people really participated in the war at that time, they would indeed pose a huge threat to us." Marshal Raeder said.
"So, is the navy capable of controlling Atlantic Ocean's sea control and ensuring the safety of our landing in North America troops, taking British Navy into consideration?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, before landing in North America, the navy plans to fight another naval battle to destroy the remaining power of British Navy and American Navy in one fell swoop. In this way, we will be able to completely control Atlantic Ocean's sea control!" Marshal Lütjens said.
"Does the Navy have a chance of winning?" Oscar asked. After all, the enemy's strength is still not weak.
"Your Majesty, our chances of winning are still very high! On Atlantic Ocean, if the three of us Grand Fleet unite, other countries will definitely not be our opponents!" Marshal Raeder said.
Oscar nodded. "Then implement it according to your plan. I hope you can win again."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" all the navy generals replied.
"Landing in North America, we need a lot of transport ships and landing ships. When will these transport ships and landing ships be ready?" Oscar asked. After all, Atlantic Ocean has thousands of kilometers. It is undoubtedly very difficult to cross thousands of kilometers of ocean and send a large number of troops and huge logistics supplies to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
"Your Majesty, we have prepared a lot of transport ships. After the successful landing, we can recruit merchant ships from Europe countries to transport troops and supplies. In this regard, we have no problems. The dedicated landing ships have already been in service for a long time. And, the preparations can be completed in half a year!" Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar nodded. When the war just broke out, Germany had already begun to prepare for landing in North America's battle. To this end, under the leadership of Oscar, Navy Shipyard occupied a lot of slipways to build various types of landing ships, including tank landing ships to transport heavy equipment such as tanks and armored vehicles, dock landing ships to transport personnel and landing craft, amphibious assault ships carrying a large number of helicopters, providing fire support to the troops and conducting vertical landing operations, etc.
Although, these landing ships are not as powerful and tall as those of later generations. However, it at least solved the problem. When German military begins to land on North America, these special landing ships will play a huge role. It can even be used when attacking Island Nation's Mainland in the future.
"If this is the case, then we should prepare for the landing of North America in half a year! I hope that our troops will be able to win by then!" Oscar said.
Although, half a year later, Atlantic Ocean is in the cold January. This season is undoubtedly not conducive to launching a landing operation. But as long as you are well prepared, German military's landing operation will definitely be successful.
Of course, before launching the landing operation, the navy must find a way to severely damage American Navy and British Navy again to prepare for German military landing in North America.
"Your Majesty, Island Nation people also began to reinforce South Seas on a large scale. If we focus next on North America If so, Pacific Ocean will have to be on the defensive for a long time. For this reason, we need to send more troops to Pacific Ocean," Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar nodded, although Island Nation's strength was not taken seriously by German military. However, once Island Nation further invests more military power in South Seas, German military's defenders in South Seas and Australia will obviously be at a disadvantage. Therefore, before Germany can solve United States and Britain, it is necessary to send more troops to Pacific Ocean to strengthen the defenders.
"General Rundstedt, I intend to ask Army Group to go to South Seas to provide reinforcements. Do you have any objection to this?" Oscar looked at E Army Group Commander General Rundstedt.
"Your Majesty, this is my honor!" General Rundstedt replied immediately. He knew that Oscar wanted him to take charge of South Seas. And this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for him.
"Very good, then, there are Army Group led by General Rundstedt to reinforce South Seas. The troops deployed in the South Seas area will be merged into Army Group. In addition, 8th Air Group will be mobilized to reinforce South Seas!" Oscar ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty." A group of generals replied.
"Marshal Raeder, the navy is trying to mobilize a group of warships to reinforce Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet. The Island Nation Navy they have to face is also very powerful." Oscar continued.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Raeder replied.
After Rundstedt was appointed to take charge of South Seas and command German military there to deal with Germany, Oscar later promoted Rundstedt to marshal Imperial Army.